Tag: New York

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand on Oct. 1 called out what her office calls $1.8 billion in President Trump’s "vanity projects," saying the money could fund school lunches, veterans’ care and other programs, citing a Joint Economic Committee report.

Gov. Kathy Hochul reaffirmed New York’s shield laws and pledged to keep the state a safe haven for reproductive care in a Sept. 30, 2026 statement.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand said Senate Republicans on Sept. 29 blocked her BAD DEAL Act, which would repeal Section 338 tariffs and refund duties, including 50% tariffs on some Canadian imports she says have raised costs for New Yorkers.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand on Sept. 29 urged passage of her Social Security Expansion Act after a new analysis warned benefits could be cut as much as 26% by 2032 if the retirement trust fund is depleted.

Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer say FEMA twice denied New York's request for a Major Disaster Declaration after the February 2026 blizzard without explanation, accusing the administration of politicizing disaster aid and requesting FEMA's analysis.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand urged the Senate July 30 to pass her War Powers Resolution to end unauthorized U.S. hostilities with Iran, saying the conflict has raised costs for New Yorkers and cost American lives.